Napoli's Kim Min-jae is on the verge of joining Bayern Munichm despite the months-long interest from Manchester United, according to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg.
The Talks and negotiations between the South Korean star and the Bundesliga ginats are still underway but progressing positively, with a potential deal expected to be concluded in the near future. Kim has expressed a desire to join the German champions and is likely to sign a contract until 2028, earning a salary of €10m-€12m per year.
This development comes as a setback for Manchester United, as The Guardian reports that 26-year-old was the top choice for manager Erik ten Hag in terms of center-back recruitment this summer. With a potential departure of Harry Maguire looming, the Dutchman seeks a replacement for the English star and competition for Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez. However, United will now shift their focus to their second choice, Monaco's Axel Disasi.
L'Equipe suggests that Manchester United is set to hold talks with the Frenchman soon, providing the skilled defender an opportunity to directly converse with Ten Hag.